CVE-2024-7401: netskope Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Netskope was notified about a security gap in Netskope Client enrollment process where NSClient is using a static token “Orgkey” as authentication parameter. Since this is a static token, if leaked, cannot be rotated or revoked. A malicious actor can use this token to enroll NSClient from a customer’s tenant and impersonate a user.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netskope	netskope	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.netskope.com/company/security-compliance-and-assurance/security-advisories-and-disclosures/netskope-security-advisory-nskpsa-2024-001

Other References

https://docs.netskope.com/en/secure-enrollment/ https://quickskope.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7401? +

Netskope was notified about a security gap in Netskope Client enrollment process where NSClient is using a static token “Orgkey” as authentication parameter. Since this is a static token, if leaked, cannot be rotated or revoked. A malicious actor can use this token to enroll NSClient from a customer’s tenant and impersonate a user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-7401? +

CVE-2024-7401 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7401? +

CVE-2024-7401 affects products from netskope, specifically: netskope. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7401? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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